87/100

Vegetables

Pumpkin

Excellent — Pumpkin strongly supports fat-burning.

Its GI looks high, but pumpkin is mostly water with few carbs, so a normal serving barely moves blood sugar.

The breakdown

Per serving: 1 cup cooked (245g)

Glycemic load
7
Sugar (g)
5
Fiber (g)
3
Protein (g)
2

Glycemic index 75 · Carbs 12g · Fat 0g · Processing whole

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 87 places pumpkin in the Excellent band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 7 (low — a gentle, sustained glucose curve).

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Frequently asked questions

Does pumpkin spike insulin?

Pumpkin has a glycemic load of 7 and a FatTonic Score of 87 out of 100, which means it strongly supports fat-burning. Its GI looks high, but pumpkin is mostly water with few carbs, so a normal serving barely moves blood sugar.

Is pumpkin good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 87/100 (Excellent), pumpkin strongly supports fat-burning. Its GI looks high, but pumpkin is mostly water with few carbs, so a normal serving barely moves blood sugar.

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